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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,320.36, 627,555.87 and 152,454.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,320.36, 627,555.87 and 152,454.06 is: 228,708.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,320.36 : 627,555.87 = 152,454.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,320.36/627,555.87 = 152,454.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,320.36x = 627,555.87 × 152,454.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,320.36x = 95,673,440,258.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,673,440,258.33/418,320.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,708.54

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